Brachiosaurus

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Brachiosaurus Timeline:

Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 156 to 140 million years ago

Related Information & Resources

• African Dinosaurs - Brachiosaurus lived in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that the African variety should be classified as a separate genus, which they call "Giraffatitan").
  
  
• Brachiosaurus Pictures
  
  
• Cretaceous Period - Brachiosaurus lived between about 156 million years ago and 140 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods
  
  
• Dinosaur Names
  
  
• Dinosaur Types
  
  
• Giraffatitan
  
  
• Jurassic Period - Brachiosaurus lived between about 156 million years ago and 140 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods
  
  
• North American Dinosaurs - Brachiosaurus lived in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that the African variety should be classified as a separate genus, which they call "Giraffatitan").
  
  
• Saurischian Dinosaurs
  
  
• Sauropod Dinosaurs

Brachiosaurus Facts

1. Brachiosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
   
   
2. "Brachiosaurus" means "arm lizard" (because its forelimbs are considerably longer than its hind limbs). This name was chosen by its discoverer, Elmer S. Riggs.
   
   
3. Brachiosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Brachiosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
   
   
4. Brachiosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
   
   
5. Brachiosaurus lived between about 156 million years ago and 140 million years ago, during the late Jurassic and early Cretaceous periods.
   
   
6. Brachiosaurus lived in North America and Africa (although some scientists argue that the African variety should be classified as a separate genus, which they call "Giraffatitan").
   
   
7. Brachiosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
   
   
8. Brachiosaurus was about 75 feet (22.9 meters) long, and 41 feet (12.5 meters).
   
   
9. Brachiosaurus weighed about 89 tons.

Brachiosaurus Pictures and Posters

Dinosuars Brachiosaurus 26.75" X 38.5" Poster

Long Neck 72" X 48" Wall Mural Artist: Avalisa.

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Brachiosaurus Toys

Schleich Brachiosaurus Schleich Toy List Price: $33.99* Lowest New Price: $19.89* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here True to life modeling Made in compliance with all safety regulations With the Schleich-S tag, symbol for the highest quality Product Description: The herbivorous Brachiosaurus was one of the largest animals ever to walk the earth, and has become one of the most famous of all dinosaurs. Estimated to be approximately 82 feet in length and was probably able to raise its head about 42 ft above ground level. Each Brachiosaurus figurine comes with a descriptive card and a human figurine that represents a 6' person to show size relation.

Schleich Brachiosaurus Dinosaur Schleich Toy List Price: $8.00* Lowest New Price: $5.42* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Schleich Junior Brachiosaurus Model Dinosaur Toy Age 3+ Product Description: The Brachiosaurus from Schleich towers above other dinosaurs. His long head allows him to reach to the tree tops for some great food. The brown hues of this dinosaur are very unique, making it a prime candidate for any good dinosaur collection! From the Manufacturer: As a manufacturer of toys we carry a special responsibility towards parents and children. It is our aim to constantly live up to the image of a developer and supplier of top quality products with an educational aspect. Our products are being developed with the assistance of parents, teachers and children and are therefore especially designed for children's hands.

Bullyland ~ Soft Play 22" Brachiosaurus Bullyland brown Toy List Price: $24.95* Lowest New Price: $24.29* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Original Bullyland Soft Play figurines are soft - they feel like the real thing! Made on a 1:8 Scale For ages 3 years and older Product Description: Bullyland Soft Play figurines are made to feel like the real thing with realistic handpainted details. They are great for pretend play and wipe clean with a damp cloth. All Bullyland figurines and play sets are created to support the development of children's skills and imagination while having fun in a safe environment. We are proud of our extensive research and development on the dangers of PVC. We use a synthetic rubber material in order to achieve the highest possible safety standards and have banned the use of PVC in our products.

Safari LTD Carnegie Brachiosaurus Safari Toy List Price: $44.00* Lowest New Price: $31.03* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie museum of natural history, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world The scale of these dinos are 1:20 -1:40 All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Carnegie Museum Dinosaur collection, replicas researched and authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each is either 1:20 or 1:40 scale. This Brachiosaurus replica measures 11.75 inches long, 13.75 inches high. Scale 1:40.

Thames & Kosmos Brachiosaurus Skeleton Thames & Kosmos Released: 2008-01-01 Toy List Price: $9.99* Lowest New Price: $4.15* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Build a realistic model of a brachiosaurus For ages 6 and above Product Description: Build a realistic model of a brachiosaurus, stegosaurus, tyrannosaurus rex or triceratops skeleton. Learn about the dinosaur with a full-color, fold-out information sheet, and three dinosaur fact cards. Ages 6 and up.

Playmobil Brachiosaurus in Rocky Territory Playmobil Toy Lowest New Price: $39.99* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Playmobil Includes Expedition Team Product Description: The Playmobil Brachiosaurus in Rocky Territory includes the large-size dinosaur with super-long neck, with moving parts to make prehistoric play as real as can be. In addition to the rocky cave with plants and trees, the set also includes an expedition team of 2 figures that are searching out this dinosaur in its natural habitat. With added foliage and animals to complete the set, the Playmobil Brachiosaurus in Rocky Territory certainly rocks the dinosaur world!

Brachiosaurus Safari Toy Lowest New Price: $5.19* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Dinosaur collection Hand-painted, phthalate free, safety tested Product Description: Part of the Safari Ltd. Wild Safari Dinosaur collection, prehistoric figures sculpted by experts to ensure authenticity. Each dinosaur replica is amazingly detailed, hand painted for realism and designed to stimulate the imagination. This Wild Safari Dino Brachiosaurus replica measures 9 inches long, 8 inches high.

Large Brachiosaurus Figure Collecta Toy Lowest New Price: $4.99* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Size: 18.5cm x 13cm Tested to meet highest safety standards Product Description: Welcome to the 2008 "Collecta" range. Whether you are a discerning collector or a fan of the Natural World, "Collecta" has something for everyone. The 2008 Collection features over 90 new models, each one individually handcrafted to the highest standard. We have enlisted the help of numerous experts from around the world to ensure that every model is factually accurate and true to life. We hope you enjoy our models as much as we enjoy creating them. Quality is important, Safety is Essential. All our products are rigorously tested to ensure they meet the highest safety standards.

1/35 Brachiosaurus Dinosaur w/Diorama TAM60106 Tamiya Toy Lowest New Price: $50.00* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Tamiya Item#: 60106 For ages 10 and older; To avoid choking or injury, keep all model kit parts away from small children For damaged product & defective part, contact Tamiya America Customer Service at 1-800-826-4922 Product Description: Highly detailed 1/35 scale assembly dinosaur diorama kit by Tamiya. This set includes plastic parts to construct the following: One large adult and a smaller infant Brachiosaurus. A brown diorama base with realistic rocky surface and a small dry river bed that holds the two dinosaurs and the bird. Archaeopteryx bird. One human figure for a represented size comparison. A nameplate with inscribed text that reads: "Brachiosaurus Late Jurassic, Early Cretaceous East Africa, North America." Features: Left foreleg of the giant dinosaur can be in a lifted or grounded position. Lower jaw can be set in an open or closed position. Illustrated instruction sheet includes a description of various body parts of large dinosaur and the Archaeopteryx, plus intricate painting tips. All parts unpainted and unassembled.

Dino Valley 2 Giant Brachiosaurus Set Lontic Toy List Price: $49.99* Lowest New Price: $32.99* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Head out on a great adventure with the Dino Valley 2 Giant Brachiosaurus and snare yourself a wild dinosaur!

Brachiosaurus Books

Brachiosaurus (Discovering Dinosaurs) By Daniel Cohen Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1) List Price: $6.95* Lowest New Price: $4.96* Lowest Used Price: $4.71* Usually ships in 1 to 2 weeks* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here ISBN13: 9780736834643 Notes: Product Description: Describes what is known about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this very large dinosaur.

Brachiosaurus (Pebbles Plus: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals) By Lindeen Capstone Press Paperback (24 pages; 1) List Price: $6.75* Lowest New Price: $4.36* Lowest Used Price: $8.25* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as brachiosaurus. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior.

Brachiosaurus: Tiny Perfect Dinosaur Series By John Acorn Andrews McMeel Publishing Misc. Supplies (32 pages; 1) List Price: $14.95* Lowest New Price: $8.99* Lowest Used Price: $0.01* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here

Brachiosaurus (Dinosaurs Alive) By Jinny Johnson Smart Apple Media Paperback (32 pages; 1) List Price: $7.95* Lowest New Price: $4.89* Lowest Used Price: $8.15* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Aims to show dinosaurs not as museum exhibits but as living, breathing creatures. This book describes how they found food, fought off attackers and reared their young.

Brachiosaurus (Dinosaurs) By Daniel Nunn Heinemann Educational Books Paperback (24 pages; 1) List Price: $5.99* Lowest New Price: $5.81* Temporarily out of stock. Order now and we'll deliver when available. We'll e-mail you with an estimated delivery date as soon as we have more information. Your credit card will not be charged until we ship the item.* *(As of 17:55 Pacific 10 Mar 2010 More Info) Click Here Product Description: In this book, children learn about the features of Brachiosaurus, what Brachiosaurus ate, and how it defended itself against other dinosaurs.

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